Attracted By My Ex-wife

After breakfast that morning, Carl felt like he wanted to read something. He found that the best options on the bookshelf were "The Study of Names," The Book of Names," "The Meaning of Names," and related literature.

Now that he had nothing to worry about in respect of Kevin, it was his greatest, unfettered pleasure to give the child a name.

In fact, Carl had begun looking for names even before Ted was born. He had given it a lot of due consideration, treating it as a matter of great importance.

Now, time had passed so quickly that Ted was to turn one year old quite soon. Carl still hadn't thought of his favorite name yet.

"Fly, fly, fly, take to the sky and control the dark and light," Carl read slowly.

He read through, nodding in interest from time to time, saying to himself, "Oh, that is indeed a good one."

"Todd, Theodore, Nick," said Carl.

"Todd sounds best."

He eagerly picked up the phone and dialed Kevin.

"Kevin, I've thought of another name today," Carl said. His voice was full of excitement.

"Okay."

"'Todd'. What do you think of the name 'Todd'? I really think it's fantastic. Broach the topic with Anne," said Carl.

"Okay, I'll chat to her about it when I reach home after work. I'm sure she won't mind," said Kevin a little helpless.

"Well, that's all I called for. I'll give it a bit more thought as well. Bye," said Carl.

"Okay, we'll come visit you tomorrow!" Kevin answered.

"Don't worry yourself to visit. You just focus on your new baby. That's all."

After hanging up, Kevin rubbed his forehead, rather strained. He could not count how many times this had happened. Every time, Carl would be very satisfied with the name he had picked. Then it was just a matter of time before he changed his mind, yet again.

'What was it the last time? Maybe it was Gordon... Yes, and the time previous was Dennis.' Kevin recalled just a couple of the numerable times this had happened.

They knew that Carl had much love for the child. The kid's name hadn't been decided in finality just yet. So, for the time being, they just called him "Ted".

When people became very old, they started to behave as naively and erratically as small children. So Kevin and Anne just let it be. Fortunately, Carl at least did not suggest any crazy names. But now time was running out.

Ted slept soundly, completely unaware that he had been named and renamed so many times. Of course, it didn't even matter if he knew, because sooner or later, the name would be changed yet again. Just as it always happened...

The next day, Kevin and Anne paid a visit to the old house of the Fu Family with the baby. Carl had been waiting, sitting on the sofa. He was very pleased to see the trio.

This home was located quite close to a natural lake, but it was still quite close to the city center. Carl's foresight had made him see the value of the property, so he bought it when it was still selling at a low price. At first, they landscaped and planted large, beautiful trees. Next, they built a few smaller buildings around the property. Only then did they build this main house in the middle of it all. Even though many years had passed, it was well-maintained. With the rapid economic development in this particular area, it now became the new city center. This old house of the Fu Family was a peaceful place amidst the bustling neighborhood.

here. Let me have a good look at Ted." Carl made his way straight to them without any hesitation, and gathered

him quite often. He affectionately nuzzled his face into Carl's neck with

a chat," Anne said, looking endearingly

He held Ted lovingly in her arms.

will be one year old very soon,"

Time passed so quickly," Carl said,

a first birthday party for Ted. Do you have any ideas you

the kitchen to make a

plan a party as you

yourselves. I don't have any objection. But there

name..." Kevin broached the issue of

Ted to be given a final name. But he had felt Carl's persistence and genuine desire to properly name the kid after due consideration. He took

Ted by this nickname for the time being. But he realized that they would obviously want

I will consider it one final time and give you the final name." Carl looked thoughtfully at

sat down together for lunch. Afterwards,

to his study and once again took out the extensive list of names he had considered

choice either. He thought that

actually crossed out almost every name that he had picked. They just were not up to the standard he

felt a bit of anxiety

make sure he chose a stellar name to match this little boy's personality. His intentions were pure and he had very high standards. After all, this small one would be called by this name for the rest of his

them soon, but Carl

have to worry about it. He just had to carry on his usual eating and

Family servants were very busy with

makeup and changing into a lovely set of clothing she had picked in advance specifically for this day. She got up and went to see the birthday boy, little Ted.

was his bubbly, gurgling self

was a matching style to that which Anne and Kevin had on but it was more comfortable so as to not irritate him. A much softer material was carefully picked to ensure it didn't make him itch either. The getup

made her way out of the

have a formal, official name. As Anne thought of this, a

would have ever anticipated that such a decisive, assured and business-savvy man would have such a hard time picking a name for a

love Ted deeply to take this task

Family for business favors or for obtaining the opportunity to do business

guards at the gate were on high alert, so those who were clearly badly intentioned would have no chance

still a lovely, joyous occasion, everyone

you ready?" Kevin knocked considerately

all the guests have arrived. The party must start

be there in a jiffy,"

wait for

the room, Carl was straightening his clothes, ensuring

three of them made their entrance into the